Main Courses
A main course gives a meal its center, whether that is a piece of meat, a seafood preparation, pasta, or a vegetable-based dish. Casseroles, sandwiches, rolled dishes, and filled tortillas bring different serving styles to this collection. Begin with an ingredient or dish type, then choose a preparation suited to the table you are planning.
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Barbecue
Chicken thighs with white barbecue sauce, glazed thigh rolls, and a layered barbecue pie offer different expressions of barbecue flavor. Browse these dishes for the cooking method and serving style described in each recipe.
Beef
Beef carpaccio, stuffed cabbage rolls, steak preparations, and other dishes bring different cuts and cooking methods into this collection. Choose a beef main course by its texture, accompaniments, and preparation.
Burritos
Filled tortillas become a portable meal or a portion to slice in these burrito preparations. Breakfast wraps, Thai peanut chicken, and shrimp Alfredo variations offer different fillings within a rolled form.
Casseroles
A casserole brings several ingredients into a dish that can be portioned at the table. Poblano chicken, chiles rellenos, and barbecue pie offer different flavors and layers within the collection.
Egg Dishes & Entrées
Eggs can anchor a meal beyond breakfast through an omelette, a sandwich filling, or another savory preparation. These dishes offer ways to bring a familiar ingredient into an entrée.
Enchiladas
Sauced tortillas and baked layers are at the center of these enchilada recipes. Mother’s cheese enchiladas, chicken casseroles, and sausage-gravy breakfast variations offer different ways to bring a warm tortilla dish to the table.
Freezer-Friendly Meals
Croissant breakfast casseroles, meatball pasta bakes, and stuffed shells offer dishes to prepare with freezer storage in mind. Follow each recipe’s directions for freezing, thawing, and reheating the finished meal.
Lamb
A raspberry-balsamic and pecan-crusted rack of lamb represents this small collection. Fruit acidity and a nut coating offer contrasts around the lamb in this main-course preparation.
Pasta
Orzo, noodles, and other pasta forms carry sauces and accompanying ingredients in different ways. Browse pasta dishes from a shrimp preparation to chicken and noodle recipes with contrasting cooking styles.
Pork
Pork chops, stuffed cabbage, and tenderloin Wellington bring different cuts into the main-course collection. Browse by the cut, cooking approach, and accompaniments that suit the meal you want to prepare.
Poultry
Chicken, turkey, and pheasant provide several starting points for a poultry meal. Skillet dishes, smoked preparations, pies, and rolled servings give this collection a range of methods and textures.
Quesadillas
A crisp tortilla and a warm filling give quesadillas their appeal in this collection. Egg, crab rangoon, and cheese preparations offer different flavors within a folded or layered tortilla dish.
Roulades
A roulade gathers filling and an outer layer into a rolled serving. Turkey with ricotta and spinach, steak pinwheels, and porchetta offer different approaches to shaping and slicing the main course.
Sandwiches
Egg salad, chicken Parmesan, and other fillings turn bread into the center of a meal. Browse sandwiches for the combination of bread, filling, and sauce that suits the serving you want.
Seafood
Shrimp chowders, salmon preparations, and other fish and shellfish dishes bring seafood into the main course. Browse by ingredient and cooking method for a dish with the texture and accompaniments you want.
Tacos
Jerk shrimp, Kung Pao chicken, and chipotle shrimp offer different fillings for tacos. The collection includes adaptations and fusion dishes alongside other preparations built around a tortilla and its toppings.
Tamales
Vegetables, cheese, and green chiles provide fillings for these tamales. The collection includes calabacitas con queso and poblano preparations, with the method shaping each wrapped serving.
Vegetarian
Vegetable rollatini, butter beans, and pasta dishes offer main-course ideas with a vegetarian direction. Browse by the ingredients and method, checking the full recipe for the suitability you need.
In this collection
New York Deli Shrimp Salad
This refreshing shrimp salad takes its cue from classic New York delis, blending poached shrimp with crisp celery, red onion, and fresh dill, all wrapped in a tangy…
Street Corn Smash Burger Tacos
A delicious fusion of smash burgers and tacos — juicy hamburger patties pressed inside warm flour tortillas, grilled to crispy perfection, then topped with charred street corn and…
Grilled Corn with Chili-Lime Butter
This Grilled Corn with Chili-Lime Butter is the perfect union of smoky char, rich butter, and tangy spice. Freshly grilled ears of corn are slathered in a spiced…
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs capture all the juicy, smoky, and cheesy decadence of a classic bacon cheeseburger — but without the bun! These low-carb bites feature lean ground beef,…

Warm Cauliflower Bacon Salad with Shallot-Mustard Vinaigrette
This robust salad is a savory ode to German-style warm potato salads, swapping spuds for tender cauliflower. The marriage of smoky, crisp bacon and sweetly caramelized shallots is…
Cheesy Roast Beef Biscuit Bombs
These Cheesy Roast Beef Biscuit Bombs are loaded with juicy deli roast beef and melty provolone cheese, all wrapped in a buttery, herb-infused biscuit crust. Served with warm…
Georgia Peach Monte Cristo Sliders
An elegant twist on a classic favorite, these sliders layer the smoky sweetness of Georgia peach preserves with savory deli meats and creamy Muenster cheese, all nestled in…

Crab Rangoon Casserole
All the creamy, cheesy goodness of your favorite takeout appetizer—reimagined as a comforting baked casserole. Tender egg noodles are tossed with surimi crab and a rich cream cheese…
Gulf Shrimp & Andouille with Cognac Cream over White Cheddar Stone-Ground Grits
Succulent Gulf shrimp and crisped andouille sausage rest atop a bed of velvety stone-ground grits, enriched with sharp white cheddar and heavy cream. The dish is finished with…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts are deeply golden and crisp on the outside, tender inside, and finished with a luscious balsamic glaze that brings tangy-sweet depth. A touch of…
